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by Abbygale Martinen Dow And Mark Ventola, Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

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What Trump’s anti-DEI moves mean for Nevada employers

Nevada business owners have undoubtedly seen the many news reports indicating that, on only his second day in office, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) designed to eliminate affirmative action (AA)...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Navigating DEI uncertainty during Trump administration

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have been a feature in American workplaces for decades. It’s no secret, however, that they have become the most recent target of criticism from a certain segment of the...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Wyoming Legislature considers 11 employment bills

The Wyoming Legislature convened recently, and our elected representatives have a full agenda of proposed employment laws. From changing the rules for time off for voting to prohibiting mandatory diversity, equity, and...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming

Texas court wrestles with independent contractor status

And so it goes: Employers come to the crossroad—designate a worker as an employee or as an independent contractor. A lot rides on the path taken. Erroneously pick contractor, and you’re on the hook for unpaid overtime...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Brace yourself: Routine orthodontic care isn’t covered by FMLA

Q We have an employee whose child has monthly appointments for braces maintenance. Would this time off fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Monthly braces maintenance appointments typically don’t fall...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota

All employers need AI workplace policies to manage benefits, risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workplace, helping businesses streamline hiring, evaluate performance, and boost productivity. While AI offers efficiency and innovation, it also brings legal risks...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Supreme Court sets record straight on standard for demonstrating FLSA exemption

In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court answered an age-old question regarding the evidentiary standard required for an employer to demonstrate an employee meets an exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA)...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin

What employers should do with a deceased employee’s paycheck

Q We have an employee who recently passed away. He wasn’t married, didn’t have a will, and didn’t have company life insurance or death benefits. How do we handle his final paycheck? Do we continue with our regular...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming

According to Houston court, manager aced out by DEI gets to jury

Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are leading to all sorts of trouble for Texas employers. For just one such court case, read on. Good intentions lead to . . . Broken Hill Proprietary is an energy...

Mar 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas